CMS of Lincoln Center: Bartok and Beethoven

Bartók’s early venture into classical forms shines through in his Piano Quintet, reflecting a lifelong fascination with Hungarian folk tunes. Beethoven’s irresistible Septet is a masterpiece for its unusual instrumentation and vibrant melodies.

Bartók Quintet for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, BB 33 (1903–04, rev. 1920)

Beethoven Septet in E-flat major for Winds and Strings, Op. 20 (1800)

GILLES VONSATTEL, Piano
BENJAMIN BEILMAN, Violin
IDA KAVAFIAN, Violin
YURA LEE, Viola
DAVID REQUIRO, Cello
NINA BERNAT, Double Bass
SEBASTIAN MANZ, Clarinet
MARC GOLDBERG, Bassoon
DAVID BYRD-MARROW, Horn

Run Time: 1 hour and 22 minutes, plus intermission

Artist Talk
Join us at 4:15pm in the Upper Lobby for a pre-show Artist Talk. Free with your ticket.

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Also in this series:
Spanish Journey | February 15
Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence” | May 3